Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

The annual Fast Company ranking recognizes companies making meaningful strides across industries through bold thinking and impactful innovation. 

Smarter solutions for safety

Blackline earned its place on the list for transforming the way organizations protect their peopleThis year’s honorees include Waymo, Nvidia, and Kraft Heinz. Blackline earned its place on the list for transforming the way organizations protect their people—helping teams respond faster, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions through real-time safety data.

We’re proud to be recognized by Fast Company for leading the transformation of workplace safety, helping organizations protect their people with smarter, more reliable solutions,” said Blackline Safety CEO and Chair, Cody Slater. 

“Every day, there are over 160,000 families around the world whose family member goes to work in a hazardous environment and comes home safe at the end of the day – thanks to their employer choosing Blackline.”

Safety redefined

Blackline’s portfolio includes connected wearable devices, portable area monitors, and cloud-based software that work together to enable live monitoring, automatic incident alerts, and location-based insights. 

In 2024, the company expanded its offering with the launch of the EXO 8 area monitor, designed to provide rapid deployment and advanced gas and gamma detection in industrial and emergency response settings.

Innovation trailblazers

Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list highlights organizations that are shaping the future of business through creativity, technology, and impact. The 2025 honorees include trailblazers redefining industries and setting new standards for progress and performance.

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